Aryna Sabalenka fires back at reporter for asking question about partying after US Open victory

The World No.1 got into a back-and-forth with a reporter after she interrupted his question about how she was feeling in the midst of the tournament after what was a busy week leading into the year's final Grand Slam.Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka speaks to the crowd after defeating Russia's Polina Iatcenko during the women's singles second round tennis match on day four of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on Sept.

2, 2026.(CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)GROUP OF INFLUENCERS FORCES PAUSE DURING US OPEN MATCH WITH CRINGEWORTHY PHOTOSHOOT IN SUITE"You guys are, like, a joke.

Parties, fun, like, why would you even say that?" Sabalenka asked after rolling her eyes."Why would you even think about that? What kind of question is that?"Just because I posted, like, some activities with brands, and you think that I’ve been partying, not training?"Aryna Sabalenka in action against Polina Iatcenko in the second round on Day 4 of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept.

2, 2026 in New York City.(Robert Prange/Getty Images)HATERS OF FASHION ATTACK ARYNA SABALENKA WITH 'STREETWALKER' INSULT SIMPLY BECAUSE SHE WORE FISHNET AT US OPENThe reporter tried to clarify the question to fellow media members in the room, making note that they weren't suggesting the Belarusian had been partying, but simply pointing out that there are many events that brands and other outlets host that big-name players attend.Sabalenka, however, wasn't having it."Oh yeah, I wasn’t serious before that," Sabalenka said, sarcastically.

"Next question.Think before you say stuff."Aryna Sabalenka serves against Polina Iatcenko during their Women's Singles Second Round match on Day Four of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept.

2, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.(Julian Finney/Getty Images)Sabalenka has shared three pieces of branded c...